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Why I rejected deals that could have made me a billionaire – Omotola Jalade

Actress Omotola Jalade-Ekeinde has revealed that her commitment to personal values has prevented her from achieving billionaire status. Speaking on the Afropolitan Show, Ekeinde disclosed that she has turned down

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March 9, 2026byThe Nation
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Actress Omotola Jalade-Ekeinde has revealed that her commitment to personal values has prevented her from achieving billionaire status.

Speaking on the Afropolitan Show, Ekeinde disclosed that she has turned down lucrative deals that clashed with her principles, prioritising integrity over wealth.

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According to the mother of four, she has consistently chosen to stay true to herself, even when faced with tempting offers.

She said, “If I wanted to be a billionaire I would have been it easily because I have been in situations where no one would have known and I would have taken things and compromised my stands, but I would say no, and I would walk away. Many times, and some of those people are even watching me today.”

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